http://www.sheriairving.com/the-official-website-of-sheria-irving daily 1.0 2026-06-25 http://www.sheriairving.com/about daily 0.75 2026-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56cbd54fc6fc08547b304ccb/f11ec61e-1fc3-4ce8-8a18-31587353f87f/tempImageVvO6Iw.jpg About | The Official Website of Sheria Irving Sheria Irving is an artist and founder working at the intersection of storytelling, performance, and cultural leadership. Her work spans stage and cultural space, grounded in the belief that storytelling is not only something we witness, but something that shapes how we see ourselves and how we move through the world. Trained at the Yale School of Drama and holding a master’s degree in Education, her practice bridges artistic precision and pedagogy. An award-winning actor, she has worked across Broadway, television, film, and stage. Alongside her artistic work, she is the founder of Shaping Her Earth, a mentorship and leadership platform for young women of color. Through structured programming and curated experiences, the organization centers internal development, access, and opportunity as essential tools for growth. Across her acting and nonprofit leadership work, her focus is the same: how stories and their tellers are made, and how they shape the people who carry them. Enter the work below. → Artist → Founder http://www.sheriairving.com/founder daily 0.75 2026-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56cbd54fc6fc08547b304ccb/515747fc-d27c-4368-98fe-4d450af73b51/Facetune_08-05-2026-15-34-43.jpg Founder - Shaping Her Earth Sheria Irving is the founder of Shaping Her Earth, a transformative platform dedicated to mentoring, empowering, and elevating young women of color as they step into leadership and live with intention. Through curated retreats, mentorship experiences, and intentional programming, Sheria has created impactful spaces where young women are supported, challenged, and equipped to move boldly toward their goals. Her work centers confidence, clarity, and community—bridging the gap between where young women are and who they are becoming. Known for her ability to connect across generations, Sheria’s leadership is rooted in purpose and driven by a commitment to shaping a future where women of color are supported, celebrated, and positioned to lead. She continues to expand her impact through speaking, storytelling, and strategic partnerships aligned with her mission to cultivate confident, purpose-driven leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56cbd54fc6fc08547b304ccb/bdb325e7-79e8-4641-b8b2-c66ff91d5b76/straight+logo.PNG Founder - Shaping Her Earth - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.sheriairving.com/artist daily 0.75 2026-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56cbd54fc6fc08547b304ccb/48888012-26b9-44bb-ba50-42dbaa4c1e4e/SIrving+Headshot.jpeg Artist Sheria Irving is a trained actor, educated at New World School of the Arts and later at the Yale School of Drama. 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